Cape size and pose Continued
03-20-2006 | 11:07 AM
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Cape size and pose Continued
This is the buck we talked about before. I was asking what size cape would be appropriate, but I now realize it was a silly question as I should just measure the original! I guess a 6.5 to 7 inch cape would do.
Remember I mentioned about the ears and how they distracted from the rack. You could probably see why now. Anyway, I want to emphasize the rack, not hide it. I asked before what kind of form would show them the best. My Dad shot this buck in 1972 and he wants me to use it for my first victim in learning taxidermy. The ears are dry and cracked pretty bad and the eyes and nose are not the best. I hope I can improve on it.
Remember I mentioned about the ears and how they distracted from the rack. You could probably see why now. Anyway, I want to emphasize the rack, not hide it. I asked before what kind of form would show them the best. My Dad shot this buck in 1972 and he wants me to use it for my first victim in learning taxidermy. The ears are dry and cracked pretty bad and the eyes and nose are not the best. I hope I can improve on it.
03-20-2006 | 12:16 PM
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RE: Cape size and pose-look Bill Yox
Measure the neck at the base of the ears and go around, that looks to be about a 15-17 inch neck. The measurements you have sound like the eye to nose measurements. good luck
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03-20-2006 | 12:54 PM
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RE: Cape size and pose-look Bill Yox
A semi sneak or offset shoulder would be Ideal and you can pose the ears back that way the antlers will show .
Tan the cape and you won't have those ugly yellow ears.
You can also spray paint the ears so they look white.
Tan the cape and you won't have those ugly yellow ears.
You can also spray paint the ears so they look white.
03-20-2006 | 01:11 PM
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RE: Cape size and pose-look Bill Yox
Are you saying the guy used DP? My Dad said the thing stunk for awhile when he got it back, although I don't remember that.
Wanna see some cracking? Look in the red lines.
Wanna see some cracking? Look in the red lines.
03-20-2006 | 01:58 PM
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RE: Cape size and pose-look Bill Yox
For a 30 year old mount, I honestly expected a lot worse. I've seen yellow ears from both tanned capes and DP'd capes. To me, they really need painted either way. I've heard of people tinting the glue to prevent painting, but I've yet to see an setof unpainted ears that looked natural, tanned or DP.I wouldn't worry too much about cape size. Your first mount is always an experiment anyways. They all mount up about the same, so just use what you can get. Just make sure you buy the appropriate sized mannikin.
03-20-2006 | 07:15 PM
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RE: Cape size and pose-look Bill Yox
My Dad's other older heads have yellowed over the years. Can I airbrush the ears on those? What would clean the hair and brighten it? I surely don't want to end up buying capes for all his mule deer and elk and antelope too!
03-21-2006 | 07:23 AM
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Are you saying the guy used DP? My Dad said the thing stunk for awhile when he got it back, although I don't remember that.
Wanna see some cracking? Look in the red lines.
Are you saying the guy used DP? My Dad said the thing stunk for awhile when he got it back, although I don't remember that.
Wanna see some cracking? Look in the red lines.
03-21-2006 | 07:25 AM
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For a 30 year old mount, I honestly expected a lot worse. I've seen yellow ears from both tanned capes and DP'd capes. To me, they really need painted either way. I've heard of people tinting the glue to prevent painting, but I've yet to see an setof unpainted ears that looked natural, tanned or DP.I wouldn't worry too much about cape size. Your first mount is always an experiment anyways. They all mount up about the same, so just use what you can get. Just make sure you buy the appropriate sized mannikin.
For a 30 year old mount, I honestly expected a lot worse. I've seen yellow ears from both tanned capes and DP'd capes. To me, they really need painted either way. I've heard of people tinting the glue to prevent painting, but I've yet to see an setof unpainted ears that looked natural, tanned or DP.I wouldn't worry too much about cape size. Your first mount is always an experiment anyways. They all mount up about the same, so just use what you can get. Just make sure you buy the appropriate sized mannikin.
03-21-2006 | 07:26 AM
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My Dad's other older heads have yellowed over the years. Can I airbrush the ears on those? What would clean the hair and brighten it? I surely don't want to end up buying capes for all his mule deer and elk and antelope too!
My Dad's other older heads have yellowed over the years. Can I airbrush the ears on those? What would clean the hair and brighten it? I surely don't want to end up buying capes for all his mule deer and elk and antelope too!